Starkloff Disability Institute

The Starkloff Disability Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities – participate fully and equally in all aspects of society.

Founded in 2003 by Max & Colleen Starkloff and David Newburger, the Starkloff Disability Institute works on changing societal attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities through activities that send a positive message about living with disability in order to create a world that welcomes disabled people.

The Starkloff Disabilities Institute, through its Next Big Step Program is focusing primarily on helping people with disabilities overcome the institutional obstacles that exist in our workplaces. SDI works with  employers to help them evolve into accessible workplace environments; and, works with potential employees with disabilities to help connect them with employers.